East of Frankfurt on the Rhein River is the very picturesque town of Rüdesheim Germany with a local hot coffee drink that has helped make the town famous.
Rüdesheim am Rhein in the heart of Rhine wine country is a town that has become maybe too cute for words. A favorite day trip destination for area Germans, its streets are packed with cafes, restaurants and gift shops. The town is also famous for its local brandy and Rudesheimer Coffee. The center of the cafe district is Drosselgasse, a walking passage that takes you past wine gardens, shops, restaurants and cafes.
The fortunes of the town are indebted to a local distiller. In 1892 Hugo Asbach opened the company Asbach & Co. in Rüdesheim. He created a brandy giving it his name and it remains as popular in Germany today as it was in the late nineteenth century. In 1937 the company coined a marketing slogan that added to the fortunes of the brand, “The spirit of wine is in Asbach”.
in 1957 Rudesheimer Coffee was created, a popular coffee drink with Asbach and cream that has become the signature drink in the town and is served in every good Café. Similar to Irish Coffee it is the perfect hot drink for the winter months and special occasions. There is even a signature shaped cup that’s supposed to be used with this concoction.
Recipe for Rudesheimer Coffee
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces Asbach Uralt Brandy
- 3 cubes of sugar
- Hot coffee (regular or decaf)
- Whipped cream sweetened with vanilla sugar
- Grated milk chocolate
Instructions
- – Warm the brandy by using a double boiler or very low flame in a pan. Do not bring to a boil!.
- – Place 2-3 cubes of sugar in an original Rudesheimer Coffee cup, and pour over the heated Asbach and light it by using a long match.
- – Stir with a long-handled spoon to dissolve the sugar completely.
- – Let it burn for about 1 minute, then pour in hot coffee to about 1 inch below the rim.
- – Top off with freshly whipped cream and sprinkle with grated chocolate or dust with cocoa.
Don’t have any Asbach Brandy (it’s not available in the U.S.) or the proper cup? We wouldn’t let that get in the way because this recipe is a good challenger to Irish Coffee. Substitute any good brandy and a tall mug, but follow the recipe.
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